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Benjamin Moore

Smoke Gray

2120-40

A moody blue undertone runs through the deep charcoal of Smoke Gray 2120-40. That blue becomes an important consideration beside flooring or other fixed grays. Reserve the color for rooms that can support depth, and test a large sample before choosing adjacent neutrals.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2120-40

Collection

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Smoke Gray in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

212°

Blue Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

5%

Very Muted

LRV

21.1
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#757B82
RGB Decimal
117, 123, 130
RGB Percent
45.9%, 48.2%, 51.0%
HSL
212.3, 5.3%, 48.4%
HSV
212.3, 10.0%, 51.0%
CMYK
10.0%, 5.4%, 0.0%, 49.0%
YIQ
122.0, -5.8, 0.9
XYZ
18.45, 19.56, 23.92
CIE Lab
51.34, -0.74, -4.59
CIE Luv
51.34, -3.65, -6.30
Hunter Lab
44.23, -0.59, -3.82
Decimal
7699330

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Smoke GrayAnchor GrayMoody SkyDeep Space

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Smoke GrayCoast Of MainePigeon GrayMoonlit Snow

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Smoke GrayChain LinkChinchillaAntler Velvet

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Smoke GrayGround TruthDeep ThoughtsMagic Dust

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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